Monthly Archives: January 2013

What do you do for Entertainment?

I was facing a class of Freshman English students at the High School in Memphis, TX when I was asked that question.  I knew what she was getting at and replied that I had a book along to read, or I … Continue reading

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Visits

Yesterday I went out to visit the ponies where they are waiting for me in a very nice pasture and wondering why I have abandoned them.  Since 14.December, back up in Hamilton, TX (when we didn’t ride out due to … Continue reading

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“Why?” – a new page w/ old photos

My favorite version of this question is “What inspired you?” because it’s the easiest one to answer.  I grew up reading the “Little House On The Prairie” books – I had the boxed set and read the entire series at … Continue reading

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Polocrosse and a Progress Report

Two weeks ago today I fell off my pony.  This morning I woke up in the 7th place I’ve stayed since then.  Healing takes time.  The hardest parts of this trip have been the times when we’re not making forward … Continue reading

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life after the fall

I am happy to report that I am getting better every day!  I can now get about without the help of a cane and I look relatively normal going up and down the stairs.  My head still has a sore … Continue reading

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Branching Out

OK – I did it.  I caved to peer pressure, drank the cool-aid, donned the uniform – I started a Free Range Rodeo Facebook page.  I’m a total neophyte and still sort of stumbling along, but since so many people … Continue reading

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a little rain…

Into every life a little rain must fall… And after 15 months on the trail (and over 20 months riding Jesse James) I’ve taken a fall. Gryph returned to California on the 2nd (a week ago) and I continued on … Continue reading

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